YEARLY HIGH
10.7684 XOF
YEARLY LOW
10.4690 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6461 XOF

2023 MKD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MKD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 10.7684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 10.4690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2995 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6344 to the December average rate of 10.6507, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 10.7684 was down 0.73% compared to the 2022 peak of 10.8476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 53,842 XOF
2022 Average 53,243 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 52,345 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,497.31 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

10.6621
10.6318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 10.6397, compared to 10.6525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.2793 XOF (High: 10.7487 / Low: 10.4695). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0656 XOF (High: 10.6995 / Low: 10.6339).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2793
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0656

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 10.6548) against the same month in 2022 (average: 10.6405), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+0.13%).

2023 Avg (February) 10.6548
2022 Avg (February) 10.6405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.7329 10.4690 10.6344
February 10.7684 10.5307 10.6548
March 10.7569 10.5492 10.6388
April 10.7628 10.5261 10.6344
May 10.7296 10.4705 10.6380
June 10.6777 10.5411 10.6377
July 10.7487 10.4695 10.6508
August 10.6862 10.5739 10.6521
September 10.6749 10.6078 10.6576
October 10.6995 10.6339 10.6596
November 10.7018 10.5641 10.6444
December 10.6960 10.5618 10.6507